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Costa Mesa, California

Vanguard University of Southern California Acceptance Rate, Tuition, Net Price and Student Outcomes

Use this profile to review admissions selectivity, tuition, net price after aid and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Acceptance Rate

64.70%

Tuition

$39,950

Net Price

$19,761

Admissions and Test Scores

Acceptance Rate

64.70%

SAT Average

Not available

ACT Range

Not available

Vanguard University of Southern California Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 64.70%. This means approximately 647 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,975 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

64.70%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition, Net Price and Aid

Metric School value Context Source
Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Institutional accreditor where reported Verify
In-state tuition $39,950 National avg: $20,567 Verify
Out-of-state tuition $39,950 National avg: $20,567 Verify
Attendance cost $50,178 Use with aid and net price Verify
Average net price $19,761 State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 Verify
Pell grant rate 42.88% Federal need-based grant indicator Verify
Federal loan rate 84.06% Share using federal loans Verify

What Does Vanguard University of Southern California Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$39,950

Room and board

$10,790

Books and supplies

$935

Other expenses

$5,875

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$50,178

Average net price

$19,761

Average aid coverage

61%

$30,417 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Vanguard University of Southern California pays approximately $19,761 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Vanguard University of Southern California?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.

Vanguard University of Southern California net price

$19,761

California average

$19,695

National average

$17,506

Vanguard University of Southern California Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $39,950 and average net price at $19,761. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$39,950

Current net price

$19,761

Current out-of-state tuition $39,950
Current average net price $19,761

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

55.86%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$59,541

Undergraduates

1,975

10-Year Median Earnings - Vanguard University of Southern California vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Vanguard University of Southern California graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Vanguard University of Southern California?

Undergraduates

1,975

Completion rate

55.86%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

42.88%

Above national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

84.06%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid

About 42.88% of Vanguard University of Southern California students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 84.06% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Estimate Your Net Price at Vanguard University of Southern California

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Vanguard University of Southern California's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Accreditation

Vanguard University of Southern California lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

Campus and Location

Vanguard University of Southern California is listed at 55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

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Compare Schools

Compare Vanguard University of Southern California with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

School Accept. rate Out-of-state tuition Avg net price 10-yr earnings
Vanguard University of Southern California 64.70% $39,950 $19,761 $59,541
Samuel Merritt University Not available Not available Not available $143,238
Harvey Mudd College 13.06% $66,255 $32,492 $138,687
California Institute of Technology 3.14% $63,255 $18,902 $128,566
Stanford University 3.91% $62,484 $12,136 $124,080

Similar Schools in Costa Mesa

This local cluster focuses on nearby Costa Mesa schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Costa Mesa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate?

Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 64.70%.

How much is Vanguard University of Southern California tuition?

Vanguard University of Southern California's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $39,950.

What is Vanguard University of Southern California's average net price?

Vanguard University of Southern California's average net price in the local dataset is $19,761.

What does Vanguard University of Southern California cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $14,906 for Vanguard University of Southern California students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Vanguard University of Southern California's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $59,541 for Vanguard University of Southern California.

Is Vanguard University of Southern California accredited?

Vanguard University of Southern California's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

How many students attend Vanguard University of Southern California?

The local dataset lists 1,975 undergraduate students at Vanguard University of Southern California.

What percentage of Vanguard University of Southern California students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Vanguard University of Southern California in the local dataset is 42.88%.

What is the federal loan rate at Vanguard University of Southern California?

The federal loan rate for Vanguard University of Southern California in the local dataset is 84.06%.

Where should I verify Vanguard University of Southern California data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Vanguard University of Southern California or the latest official federal education data.